{"id":4178,"date":"2023-02-07T03:40:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T08:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/?p=4178"},"modified":"2023-02-06T18:48:16","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T23:48:16","slug":"molten-chocolate-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/food-wine\/desserts\/molten-chocolate-cake","title":{"rendered":"Molten Chocolate Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-vii-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-vii-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-vii-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-vii-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-vii-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-vii-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-vii-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-vii-296x197.jpg 296w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-vii-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-vii-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-vii-870x580.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With Valentine&#8217;s Day right around the corner, everyone needs a decadent chocolate recipe to indulge in &amp; this <em>Molten Lava Cake<\/em> is a chocolate lovers dream! It features only a handful of ingredients &amp; comes together in 30 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-i-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-i-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-i-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-i-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-i-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-i-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-i-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-i-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-i-1050x1575.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-i-387x580.jpg 387w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-i-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Molten Chocolate Cake<\/em>, also known as <em>Chocolate Lava Cake, <\/em>features a brownie-like exterior with gooey chocolate centre. It is <em>very<\/em> important to not over-bake this recipe, as the centre can quickly become overcooked &amp; lose its desired lava-like consistency. The cake actually continues cooking as it sits in the pan ready to be flipped, so keep a close eye on that timer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-ii-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-ii-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-ii-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-ii-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-ii-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-ii-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-ii-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-ii-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-ii-1050x1575.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-ii-387x580.jpg 387w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-ii-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, this dessert is best served warm &amp; freshly baked. However, the batter can simply be prepared in advance, divided into the ramekins &amp; refrigerated until ready to bake. A wonderful dessert for a romantic Valentine&#8217;s dinner at home or a small Galentine&#8217;s gathering with friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iii-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iii-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iii-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iii-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iii-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iii-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iii-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iii-296x197.jpg 296w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iii-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iii-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iii-870x580.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, be sure to use a high quality dark chocolate in this recipe, as the chocolate is the star ingredient. Anywhere between 60% &amp; 72% cocoa will yield the perfect texture &amp; sweetness. The rich chocolate against the cool vanilla ice cream is sheer perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iv-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iv-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iv-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iv-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iv-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iv-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iv-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iv-690x1035.jpg 690w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iv-1050x1575.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iv-387x580.jpg 387w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-iv-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy &amp; happy (almost) Valentine&#8217;s Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-v-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-v-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-v-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-v-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-v-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-v-2048x1370.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-v-330x221.jpg 330w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-v-296x197.jpg 296w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-v-690x461.jpg 690w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-v-1050x702.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-v-867x580.jpg 867w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Molten Chocolate Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prep: 15 minutes<br>Cook: 15 minutes<br>Serves: 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 ounces 70% dark chocolate, finely chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 large eggs, room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/3 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 pinch fine salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powdered sugar, for dusting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fresh berries, for serving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vanilla bean ice cream, for serving\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Preheat oven to 425(f) degrees. Lightly butter four 6-ounce ramekins &amp; coat with granulated sugar.<br>2. Using a double boiler over low heat add the butter &amp; dark chocolate. Continuously stir until melted &amp; combined. Set aside to allow mixture to cool slightly.<br>3. In a separate mixing bowl whisk together the sugar, eggs, vanilla &amp; salt. Continue whisking until fluffy &amp; pale, about 5 minutes. Sift in the flour followed by the melted chocolate mixture.<br>4. Evenly divide batter amongst the prepared ramekins. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are set, but the centre is still soft.\u00a0<br>5. Let stand for 2 minutes before rotating onto a serving dish. Dust with powdered sugar, garnish with fresh berries &amp; finish with a scoop of ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-viii-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-viii-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-viii-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-viii-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-viii-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/chocolate-lava-cake-viii-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, 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